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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University Park Campus
Full Time
FEB
36 months
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University Park Campus
Full Time
FEB
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University Park Campus
Part Time
FEB
36 months
Select a an exam type
Research overview
At Nottingham, we have a large Department of History, with over fifty research-active academics. You will benefit from:
World-leading research supervision
•Ranked 7th in the UK for research power (2021), according to Times Higher Education
•90% of the department’s research is classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent' (Research Excellence Framework 2021)
Extensive chronological supervisory expertise
Our staff have broad research interests, covering all historical periods from the early middle ages (c.500-c.1500), through the Early Modern era (c.1500-c.1800) and the modern period (1789-1945) to the contemporary history of present day (post-1945).
Wide-ranging geographical scope
Our research scope includes the UK and Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Russia, China and Japan, South Asia, Middle East and North Africa and North America.
A range of historical approaches and genres
Our academics specialise in a range of historical methodologies across all periods, including:
•Careers
Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided,
Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.
International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the
2:1 (or international equivalent) preferably in history, and a masters in history at Merit level or above.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,100 per year
Students from Domestic
Students from the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man will be treated as home students for fees purposes.
£21,500 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£21,500 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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